FLEDGE
- to provide (an arrow) with feathers
- to bring up (a young bird) until it is able to fly
- to furnish with or as if with feathers or plumage
- (of a young bird) to acquire the feathers necessary for flight
- to acquire the feathers necessary for flight or independent activity
- to furnish with feathers [v FLEDGED, FLEDGES, FLEDGING]
- leave the nest after acquiring such feathers
- rear until ready for flight or independent activity
- cover with or as if with feathers or down
- furnish (as an arrow) with feathers